Yalda Desserts: How to Make a Delicious Pomegranate Mousse Cake + Video

Sunday, December 21, 2025  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: Yalda Night is a special occasion filled with Iranian traditions. For many newlyweds, it’s a chance to showcase their taste to the groom’s family. Colorful, beautifully decorated desserts add charm to the table and create an unforgettable night for all guests.

Yalda Desserts: How to Make a Delicious Pomegranate Mousse Cake + Video

Ingredients for Chocolate Cake

Ingredient

Amount

Eggs

2

Sugar

1/2 cup

Vanilla

1 tsp

Oil

1/3 cup

Yogurt

1/3 cup

Flour

2/3 cup

Cocoa Powder

1/4 cup

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Steps to Bake the Cake

  1. Beat eggs, vanilla, and sugar with a mixer until creamy and slightly elastic.

  2. Add oil and yogurt, mixing just until combined.

  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add in 2–3 batches, folding gently with a spatula.

  4. Line a 20 cm (8-inch) pan with parchment paper (you can use either a springform or a regular pan). Pour the batter into the pan.

  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 45 minutes.

  6. Once cooled, remove the cake from the pan. If using a regular pan, place the cake in a serving dish and carefully wrap the edges with acetate to fit snugly. If using a springform pan, wrap acetate around the cake inside the pan and secure the ring.


Ingredients for Pomegranate Mousse

Ingredient

Amount

Gelatin Powder

10 g

Water

4 tbsp

Whipping Cream

200 g

Mascarpone Cheese

200 g

Fresh Pomegranate Juice

1 cup


Steps to Make Pomegranate Mousse

  1. Mix gelatin powder with water and heat over a double boiler until dissolved.

  2. Whip the chilled cream (kept in the fridge for a few hours) until it forms soft peaks.

  3. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.

  4. Stir in fresh pomegranate juice.

  5. Add a small amount of mousse to the warm gelatin to temper it, then fold the gelatin into the mousse quickly using a mixer to combine without setting.

  6. Pour the mousse over the cake and refrigerate for 3–4 hours before serving.

Enjoy! 😋